For many beauty lovers out there, there’s nothing more satisfying than opening up a sumptous designer perfume on Christmas day. Let’s face it, it’s as practical as it is aesthetically pleasing, so with the right scent, you can’t go far wrong.

As a beauty editor, people often ask me for advice on which perfumes they should buy as gifts – and those to avoid. It’s pretty obvious that perfume is a personal thing, so there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach to this. But there is one designer scent I find universally appealing, and is almost guaranteed to impress.

Burberry Goddess is the designer fashion and beauty house’s first refillable fragrance, featuring rich vanilla and luminous lavender. This soft and senual Burberry Goddess perfume is a bespoke aromatic women’s Eau de Parfum that delivers a harmonious trinity of captivating vanillas.

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The top note of this Burberry fragrance unveils an infusion of vanilla, subtly intertwined with woody aromas. The heart note of vanilla caviar lends the juice its profound sweetness and mysterious roundness, while the base notes, enriched with a bright and refreshing lavender, exude a rich, layered personality that’s instantly memorable.

Burberry Goddess has proven overwhelmingly popular amongst those who have tried it, and has an impressive rating of 4.8 out of five stars.

One fan of the luxury scent wrote: “Amazing. The scent is so beautiful. I can wear it all day and it is super versatile value for money and the packaging.”

A second wrote: “Great and long lasting fragrance. Love it. Highly recommend it to everyone.”

“Burberry Goddess is a comforting, warm fragrance that leans heavily on a smooth, creamy vanilla base. It feels cosy, sweet, and inviting, but it’s balanced enough to avoid overly cloying. The simplicity of the composition makes it easy to wear, especially for casual outings or cooler evenings. Burberry Goddess is worth a try if you’re a fan of vanilla-dominant scents with a touch of sophistication,” penned a third.

“I absolutely loved this parfum, I loved the scent, it lasted for ages,” added a fourth.

Giving it three stars, somebody else said: “It has a very sweet vanilla scent which is nice but a little too overpowering for me. The heady lavender makes it feel sensual & powerful. It calms the overall fragrance. Its a warm scent to wear on the cold days to boost the mood!”

But somebody else added: “I am not a big fan of luxe brands, but this fragrance is the personification of a modern woman, confident in herself and her individuality. A poem-aroma about femininity. The beginning of this fragrance is a bright explosion of juicy notes, like sparkling drops of dew on the morning grass. Against the background of this fruity symphony, a heart full of floral splendor opens, where roses and jasmine dance in harmony. The base of the fragrance is a velvety symphony of warm woody accords and exquisite musk. A goddess fragrance that embraces and inspires, leaving behind a trail of mystery and attraction. A well-made and balanced delicate fragrance with piquancy that will suit lovers of understandable and universal compositions.”

There are currently some good reductions around on Burberry Goddess for Christmas, here are my top picks:

Burberry Goddess Eau De Parfum 100ml Gift Set – £143 or £114.40 for members at The Fragrance Shop

This Burberry Giftset includes: Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum 100ml, Burberry Goddess Body Lotion 75ml, Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Travel Spray 10ml.

Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum for Women 50ml – £76, down from £95 at LOOKFANTASTIC

Elsewhere, shoppers can pick up the Versace Womens Miniature Set 4 x 5ml for £30 at Fenwick, or there’s the Creed Women’s Inspiration Set, which comes in at £40. At Boots, the Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Mini Set is available for £28 or there’s the Ghost Miniature Trio Cracker Collection, which costs £22.95 on Amazon.